Welcome to the homepage for the research group on quantum mechanics of biomolecular processes, led by
Dr Alexandra Olaya-Castro.

Our group is interested in a theoretical understanding of the possible roles of quantum phenomena in biomolecular functions.
It is well known that quantum mechanics explains the structure, stability and spectroscopy of the molecular components
of living systems. What remains unknown (and controversial) is whether there are quantum dynamics relevant for
their biological functionality. In order to address this challenging
research theme we are developing theoretical studies in various directions:

We are part of the AMOPP and
Biological Physics groups in the
Department of Physics and Astronomy at UCL
and make up one node of the European-wide project PAPETS
(Phonon Assisted Processes for Energy Transfer and Sensing). We gratefully acknowledge funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council of the UK and the
EU's Seventh Framework Programme for Research.